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R L Hughes Primary School

Wigan, WN4 9QLPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2023
KS2 Results
68%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
46 1st-choice / 50 places
Ranking
#4,921
of 13,686 nationally

About R L Hughes Primary School

R L Hughes Primary School is clearly a popular choice among local families. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 105 applications for just 50 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.1. Of those 105 applications, 46 were first-preference choices, and all 46 received an offer. This level of demand suggests parents in the Wigan area hold the school in high regard, though the school does not publish a formal parent recommendation percentage. The school is a state-funded, mixed primary for ages 3 to 11, with a nursery provision on site. It has no religious character and is led by headteacher Monica Middlehurst. With 440 pupils on roll against a capacity of 460, it is operating close to full, which reinforces its status as a sought-after local option.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressMayfield Street, Wigan, Wigan, WN4 9QL
HeadteacherMonica Middlehurst
Local AuthorityWigan
Number of Pupils440
Free School Meals (FSM)18.7%
School Capacity440 / 460 (96% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

3 Feb 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (3 Feb 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 8 Feb 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Dining HallMusic RoomsPlaying FieldsArt StudiosForest SchoolSports HallGymnasiumChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

FootballCricketGymnasticsSwimmingAthletics

Clubs & Activities

ChessGardeningChoir

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultyMulti-SensoryOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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R L Hughes Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.